2-(Naphthalen-1-yl)-4-(naphthalen-1-yl­methyl­idene)-1,3-oxazol-5(4H)-one
2011

Crystal Structure of a New Oxazole Compound

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Gündoğdu Cevher, Alp Serap, Ergün Yavuz, Tercan Barış, Hökelek Tuncer

Primary Institution: Dokuz Eylul University, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Department of Chemistry

Hypothesis

The study aims to ascertain the crystal structure of the title compound.

Conclusion

The crystal structure of the compound consists of an oxazole ring and two naphthalene groups, stabilized by various hydrogen bonds and π–π interactions.

Supporting Evidence

  • The oxazole ring is oriented at specific dihedral angles with respect to the naphthalene rings.
  • Intra­molecular hydrogen bonds link the oxazole nitrogen to the naphthalene rings.
  • Inter­molecular weak hydrogen bonds link the molecules into centrosymmetric dimers.

Takeaway

The researchers looked at a new chemical compound made of an oxazole ring and two naphthalene groups, which are linked together in a specific way.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized and its crystal structure was analyzed using X-ray diffraction.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811015340

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